Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsICICI Bank Limited (IBN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
IBN
ICICI Bank Limited
$26.31
+1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $95.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ICICI Bank Limited generates 418% more annual revenue ($1.92T vs $371.44B). IBN leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. IBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. IBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
IBN
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-191.4%
Fair Value
$10.68
Current Price
$26.31
$15.63 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
3.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 3.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : IBN
The strongest argument for IBN centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.0%. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IBN
The primary concerns for IBN are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while IBN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
IBN is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
IBN scores higher overall (69/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
ICICI Bank Limited
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ICICI Bank Limited offers various banking products and financial services in India and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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